TEEAM paid a courtesy visit to Yang Berhormat Datuk Seri Panglima Dr. Maximus Johnity Ongkili, J.P. ,Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA) on 18th June 2013.  Issue raised was on the the implementation of Certificate of Approval (COA) for electrical equipment for each product model effective 1st July 2013 which was announced by Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST).   TEEAM has received strong objection from our members and other associations.  TEEAM  highlighted that the new ruling will increase cost of business tremendously.  Currently, one COA can cover many product models of same range but after 1st July 2013, ST requires one COA for one model.  TEEAM highlighted a few cases of cost implication, with one showing cost will increase by 52 times!  This cost will eventually be passed on to the consumers.

Following the above meeting, ST has issued a circular to notify that the implementation of  one COA for one product model effective 1st July 2013 will be deferred.   We look forward to favourable options on this COA matter in the near future.

On to the LED lighting products which have been included into ST controlled items and COA is required effective 1st  July 2013, TEEAM has requested for deferment to 1st January 2014.  There is delay in the testing of these products as they require long hours of testing and there is a long queue for the said testing.  ST Director of Safety informed that the enforcement date by the Customs will be 1st January 2014.  However, ST encourages suppliers to obtain the required COA before 1st January 2014.

It was a fruitful meeting and TEEAM thanked the Minister for his time and attention.

Group photo after the meeting.

TEEAM’s representatives.

KeTTHA & ST Officials.

Meeting in progress.